The series has sold over 2 million copies! The long-awaited new edition of “Discovery Encyclopedia: Trains and Express Trains,” featuring fun features to discover the latest trains from all over Japan, is now on sale!
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 26, 2025 To Members of the Press The series has sold over 2 million copies! The
long-awaited new edition of “Discovery Encyclopedia: Trains and Express Trains,” featuring fun features that show the latest trains from all over Japan, is now available! With plenty of fun
illustrations and up-to-date information, this book is sure to satisfy even the most train-loving children. Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Gakken (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tatsuya Nanjo) released the “Discovery
Encyclopedia: Trains and Bullet Trains New Edition” on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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website:https://gakken-ep.jp/extra/hakkenzukan/ ■ Uncover the secrets of trains and bullet trains! When you flip the door, the Shinkansen moves and you can peek into the driver’s seat. Packed with
irresistible information for train lovers! With fun features and beautiful photos, children can enjoy their favorite Shinkansen and other trains to the fullest. In this new edition, both the feature pages and photo pages have been updated with the latest vehicles. You’re sure to find a vehicle you’ll love! Now, open your book and get ready to find your favorite train!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8205/2535-8205-3a72aaad44f71e13e9871e0262a93a9e-986×1200.jpg Discovery Encyclopedia: Trains and Express Trains, New Edition Supervised by: Koichi Hoshikawa, Illustrations by: Takushi Nishikata Price: ¥2,420 (tax included) Release date: September 11, 2025 Format: 263mm x 215mm / 36 pages ISBN: 978-4-05-206189-9 Digital version: None Publisher: Gakken Inc. Gakken Publishing
Website:https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020618900 [Click here to purchase this book] ・Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052061896 ・Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18294597/
■Gakken Inc. https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Nanjo Tatsuya ・Date of incorporation: January 13, 2009 (company name changed on October 1, 2022) ・Capital: 50 million yen ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416 ・Business activities: Publishing and content, global business, medical and nursing publishing content, kindergarten and school business,
classroom-related business, e-commerce and online business, and advertising business. ■GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (fiscal year ending September 2024) Tokyo Stock Exchange Listed on the Prime Market (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510 ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Description: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education Sector: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classroom,” Publishing and content business, including educational materials, Preschool and school operations, including textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare Sector: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support services, including nurseries and
after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.